Marlene G. Anderson Ryti, age 75, of Annandale, died Friday, March 8, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
Memorial Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale. Rev. Peter J. Martinson will officiate and burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Annandale. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Marlene Georjean Ryti was born on April 28, 1937 in Minneapolis to Clarence and Ellen (Buranen) Walberg. She graduated from West High School in Minneapolis. On November 28, 1980, she was united in marriage to Leslie Ryti at St. John's Lutheran Church in Annandale. Marlene was a homemaker and worked at the Red Owl Bakery in Annandale. She enjoyed being outside, going to the lake, watching the birds, going to the casino, playing bingo and cards, watching the Minnesota Vikings and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children Jeri (Mark) Nyren of Annandale, Jackie (significant other Mickey Snabb) of Annandale, Joel (Robin) Anderson of Fridley and Jill Anderson of Buffalo; step child Patricia Ryti; 8 grandchildren Julie (Joe), Shana (Jason), Danielle (Tyler), Jennifer, Kory, Samantha, Megan and Andy; eight great grandchildren; sisters in law Jeanette Walberg of Maple Lake and Jan Walberg of Annandale. Marlene is preceded in death by her husband Leslie; parents Clarence and Ellen; daughter Jan Olson; and brothers Ron and Gary Walberg.
The urn bearer will be Joel Anderson. Honorary urn bearers will be Julie Jablonski, Shana Gemaehlich, Danielle Anderson and Jennifer Olson. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services, Annandale.